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Avatar for J&H Excavating, LLC
J&H Excavating, LLC
4.8(
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingBuilding Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything went great! Professional team, great knowledge, easy to work with, explained what happening and why. Work looked great afterwards and driveway functioning better than expected after recent heavy rains."
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JMK Tree Service & Excavating LLC
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Removed some fallen trees after an ice storm, responded quickly and efficiently removed the trees that fell in my driveway."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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S&S Contracting Services, LLC
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Outstanding work. Attention to detail. Easy to communicate with. Collin and his team did excellent work, very professional and punctual. Would highly recommend S&S Contracting."
Response time2 days
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K & M Contractors, LLP
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For Business

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Matt, Tim Tom and the boys did a fantastic job they went above and beyond. I am so pleased with the job they did that. I am going to hire them to do the renovation of the rest of my house. Matt was on time very courteous and let me know exactly what they were doing And got the job done in a very reasonable time. I highly recommend him and his team thank you, Matt."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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Hay Excavation
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Excavation - Major Grading or ReslopingLandscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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BSP Corp
5.0(
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Landscape - Minor Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Kenny was excellent!! I hired him to remove the bathroom demolition debris. He was very nice and polite. He responded right away to my request. The price was the best I got from different companies. He got the job done in few minutes and left the area complete clean. I 100% recommend him"
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Reality Renovations, LLC
New to Angi
Building Site - Preparation and ClearingExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade with 50 plus years of experience! We will always do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Call us anytime!

Response time2 hrs
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Double K Excavating
5.0(
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Building Site - Preparation and ClearingBuilding Site - Preparation and Clearing - For BusinessExcavation - Major Grading or Resloping+2 more

Serving Ashland, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Went great he should up on time and did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to have someone clear and work on there place. Down to earth good honest guys."
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Clay City demolition and land clearing
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Excavating questions, answered by experts

The best method for digging a trench depends on the scope of the project. For a short, shallow trench (less than 2 feet deep) in light, soft soil, digging by hand may be sufficient. However, digging by hand is labor-intensive, so consider the effort required. A machine trencher is the better option for longer trenches (over 100 feet), deeper ones, or when dealing with difficult soil conditions, such as rocky or hard ground, or obstructions like tree roots. A machine can save significant time and energy in these situations.

Yes, professional installations include trenching or borehole drilling required for ground loops.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

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